A luxury vintage train will make its first visit to Kent next year, steaming across the county's countryside in a rare visit.

And locals will not only be able to take in the stunning sight of the vintage locomotive, they will also be able to hop on board too, with a limited number of tickets on offer.

That's because the Heart of Kent Hospice is bringing the style and glamour of 1930s steam travel to Kent with an exclusive trip on the magnificent Northern Belle.

The charity will be chartering one of Britain’s finest luxury vintage steam trains for a unique, lunch-time excursion through the spectacular Kent countryside.

The Northern Belle is coming to Kent

Guests will be welcomed aboard by liveried stewards and shown to individually designed carriages, each inspired by the grandeur and elegance of a British castle or stately home.

A Black class 5 steam special locomotive will transport passengers back to a golden age of travel as they enjoy champagne and canapés, followed by an exquisite, four course meal prepared from locally sourced organic Kent produce, seasonal ingredients accompanied by a carefully selected bottle of fine wine.

Lunch will include a British cheeseboard, biscuits and chutneys and will be rounded off with coffee and petit fours.

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The trip takes place on Saturday, May 11, 2019, departing from Maidstone East at 12.30pm and returning at around 5pm.

The exact route the train will take through Kent is not yet known, but the stations the vintage train will travel through will be announced closer to the event.

For those on the train itself, dress code is smart day wear and tickets priced at £349 per person.

The Northern Belle is coming to Kent

The ticket will include return travel on the Northern Belle, a Champagne reception, table canapes, half a bottle of wine per person, a sumptuous four course lunch including a great British cheeseboard, biscuits and chutneys coffee and petit fours.

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